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| News Highlights: Issues & Research | Hot Topics & Features | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Regional Human Service Transportation Coordinating Councils
This new NCSL report looks at regional coordinating council approaches and how regional coordination is complementary to state efforts. More
Broadband and High-Speed Internet Legislation
In 2011, at least 10 states and the District of Columbia passed a variety of broadband measures. More
Keeping Kids Safe Down on the Farm
Lawmakers are trying to reduce injuries and deaths among young workers. More
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| Overview | Agriculture & Rural Development | Banking, Insurance & Financial Services | Budget & Tax | Civil & Criminal Justice | Economic Development, Gambling and Trade | Education | Energy |
| Environment & Natural Resources | Health (subportal) | Human Services (subportal) | Immigration | Labor & Employment | State-Tribal | Telecommunications & Information Technology | Transportation |
Reallocation of Scarce State Resources: A Seminar for State Education Chairs
 This meeting for legislative education committee chairs was designed to give them the opportunity to talk with national experts about how to invest precious state resources in policies and programs that improve student outcomes. These sessions and accompanying resources are available for reference and viewing. More
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Webinar: Funding Education in a Climate of Cutting
 As states wrestle with the fifth year of budget gaps, they will look to education -- both K-12 and higher education -- for additional cuts. 2012 will be important because of key federal education actions that will impact states. This webinar will examine what may be in store for state education funding in 2012 and offer examples of how state legislatures are thinking differently about funding both K-12 and higher education. More
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Hot Topics in Higher Education: Online Learning 101
 Online learning is rapidly growing in both availability and popularity. Legislators play an important role in designing the environment in which online learning will operate. This brief defines online learning, identifies opportunities and concerns for policymakers, and offers strategies for evaluating it. The brief also highlights new and creative models for online learning and discusses state and federal regulation of the industry. More
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Charter Schools in the States
 Because state laws enable and govern charter schools, state legislatures are important to ensuring their quality. This series of briefs provides information about charter schools and state policy topics, including finance, authorization, limits to expansion, teaching, facilities and student achievement. More
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Helping Older Youth Succeed Through Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs)
 ELOs work with families, communitites and schools to help keep older youth engaged in learning. Sustaining the interest of older youth in learning is particularly critical given that nearly one in four students fail to graduate from high school on time. NCSL collaborated with Harvard Family Research Project on a brief that will highlights research evidence on ELO best practices and effects on older youth and discusses policy implications related to this research. More
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NCSL Education Bill Tracking Database
 The NCSL Education bill tracking database tracks state ducation legislation on more than 50 education issues. The database includes enacted legislation. More
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